Paoli and Brownstown Central squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Paoli had to settle for second. They came up short against the Brownstown Central Braves, falling 48-25. The loss put an end to the Rams' undefeated start to the season.
When it comes to explaining why Paoli lost, don't look at Dane Padgett. Despite the final result, he rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also picked up 73 receiving yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Padgett has posted since back in September.
Brownstown Central's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Preston Garrison, who rushed for 141 yards on only nine carries. Garrison's longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. The team also got some help courtesy of Gregory Hutcheson, who rushed for 119 yards on only 13 carries.
Paoli's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-1. As for Brownstown Central, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Paoli does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Brownstown Central, they will take on Tell City at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Brownstown Central knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past five matchups -- so hopefully Tell City likes a good challenge.
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